Self-Affirmation

Self-affirmation is the act of affirming one’s own worthiness and value as an individual for a beneficial effect (such as increasing one’s confidence or raising self-esteem). We can use “self-affirmations’ as a positive way to protect our sense...

Mindfulness and Response Control in Parenting

After recently engaging in a 16-hour road trip with my family, including two children under the age of 10, the topic of parenting has been at the forefront of my mind.  I wanted to take this opportunity to share some thoughts on mindfulness and attitude that can help...

Reaction to the Overturning of Roe v. Wade

Roe v. Wade. Everyone is saying it everywhere these days. Some people are happy, and a lot of people are angry.  Really, really angry. By simply reading the latest headlines, one can easily form an opinion and dive into heated discussions with friends and family about...

The Mental Health Impact of Racism

Racial Discrimination According to the American Psychological Association (2019), racial discrimination is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people based on physical characteristics such as skin color and hair texture. Discrimination can occur due to one’s...